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Deaths, injuries, violence, drama recorded in nationwide protests in Nigeria
At least eleven people have reportedly died in clashes between Nigerian security forces and protesters on the first day of…
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APC, Edo Govt. bicker over ownership of rice looted at warehouse
By Usman Aliyu Benin, Aug. 1, 2024 The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Edo state Government on Thursday traded…
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Afreximbank, Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) to host international Compliance Forum for Africa
CAIRO, Egypt, July 31, 2024 To improve global trade in Africa and align with international regulatory and compliance standards, African…
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Business and Economy
Nigerian students pass vote of confidence on Dangote Refinery
The students’ position came amidst alleged efforts by management of the NNPCL to induce the students body’s leadership with $250,000…
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PSC approves promotion of 7194 Inspectors to ASP11; Argungu calls for greater commitment to duty
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 7194 (seven thousand, one hundred and Ninety four) Inspectors of…
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The price we pay when legislators die By Azu Ishiekwene
We met last on April 21. I went to Asaba from Lagos to promote my new book, Writing for Media…
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TD Africa consolidates position with Cisco’s Cybersecurity Training
In its continuous drive to impact the latest IT knowledge and ensure that the African continent is protected from the…
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South East Governors’ Forum mourns Iwuanyanwu
THE South East Governors’ Forum has expressed deep pain over the unfortunate demise, Thursday, July 25, 2024, of their illustrious…
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Day Onyeka Onwenu came for the kill By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The sonorous songstress, Onyeka Onwenu, has just passed, but my duty here is to add the human angle to the…
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Half Year: MTN posts N519 bn loss after tax
By Rukayat Adeyemi Lagos, July 31, 2024 MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has reported a loss after tax of N519.1 billion…
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N/Delta ex-agitators pull out of protest, say promoters plotting anarchy
By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, July 31,2024 Hundreds of ex-agitators in the Niger Delta have rescinded their decision to partake in…
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Police foil bomb attack in Lagos (See picture)
The Improvised Explosive Device foiled on Wednesday at Ikeja By Moses Omorogieva Lagos, July 31, 2024 The Police Command in…
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Police detain 3 over Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia’s daughter’s death
By Moses Omorogieva Lagos, July 31, 2024 The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed detention of three domestic workers…
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Nigeria exit Paris 2024 Olympics with 1-3 loss to Japan
The Super Falcons of Nigeria failed to fly in their final match of Group C of the Paris 2024 Women’s…
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Arts & Entertainment
Peter Obi relays Onyeka Onwenu’s last message; Mourns celebrity songstress
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi says artist extraordinaire, Onyeka…
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UK donates digitisation equipment to National Population Commission
Abuja, 31 July 2024 The UK Government through its Home Office International Operations (HOIO) has donated information technology (IT) equipment…
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PSC insists on respect for professional ethics, code of conduct, standards in Nigeria’s public service
The fourth edition of the weekly lecture series, “Arena of Knowledge” of the Police Service Commission was held today, Wednesday,…
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Arts & Entertainment
Tinubu mourns iconic artiste, Onyeka Onwenu
President Bola Tinubu has extended his profound condolences to the family of the late music maestro, Ms. Onyeka Onwenu. Ms.…
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Tinubu, Uzodimma, Abiodun, Ooni seek unity of Southern Nigeria monarchs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State and Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State have called on…
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Onyeka Onwenu: Nigeria’s creative family has lost a colossus, says Okoroji
Late Onyeka Onwenu By Babajide Awoyinfa Lagos, July 31, 2024 Chief Tony Okoroji, Chairman of the Copyright Society of Nigeria…
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I’m downcast, hurt by Onwenu’s death, says Patience Ozokwor
Late Onyeka Onwenu By Alex Enebeli Enugu, July 31, 2024 Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, says she is downcast and…
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Security Council lifts arms embargo on Central African Republic forces
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, July 30, 2024 The UN Security Council on Tuesday lifted the arms embargo on…
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Nigeria’s “Elegant Stallion”, Onyeka Onwenu, dies at 72
Late Onyeka Onwenu By Taiye Olayemi Lagos July 31, 2024 Nigeria’s music legend, Onyeka Onwenu, popularly dubbed as the “Elegant…
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The familiar road of damnation By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Protest is all the rage in Nigeria today. Democracy allows for peaceful protest, but it is well-nigh impossible for overzealous…
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Akin Mabogunje: Scholar-practitioner model and national development By Prof. Isaac Megbolugbe
The late Emeritus Professor Akin Mabogunje was a quintessential scholar-practitioner whose work had a profound impact on Nigeria’s development. His…
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